Live updates: Presidential oath and inauguration ceremony

Jun. 08, 2014 11:34

A banner for the Abdel Fatah al-Sisi before the Supreme Constitution Court headquarters where he swears in - YOUM7

By THE CAIRO POST

CAIRO: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi took the oath of office Sunday, a national holiday for most Egyptians, after being announced the winner of the presidential election last week with over 96 percent of votes.

11:30- Sisi supporters celebrate in front of the Constitutional Court.

11:20- President Sisi departs oath room, expected to head to Ithadeya presidential palace.

11:15: Sisi recites oath of office: “I swear to protect the republic , to respect the constitution and the law, to fullysafeguard the peoples’ interests, and to safeguard the state’s independence and territorial integrity.”

11:10- “June 30 is a revolution of people’s feelings, it is not a coup,” says Samy.